Reading+2

** Welcome to Reading 2 ** <3 3/17/08 Today we began an exciting chapter of new vocabulary words! We even used ten of them in a short story of our own creation.  3/18/08 Today we read two poems entitled, "The Chinese Checkers Players," and "While I Slept." We then chose a writing prompt and responded to the poem of our choice. We reflected on special moments with an elderly person, and the bond we share with our parents.

We also played a fun-filled game of vocabulary charades for the last few minutes of class.

3/19/08 We had a huge review for tomorrow's vocab and spelling test. We worked on Completing the Sentences with partners and also completed a review via powerpoint. Finally, we had a chance to go to the board and spell the words to help us get ready for the spelling test.      media type="custom" key="607889"  :)

3/20/08 Vocab and Spelling Test Day! Happy Easter!

3/25/08 New unit: 12. We did Synonyms and Antonyms and Choosing the Right Word. HW: Use ten vocab words in a story about Easter break.

3/27/08   Today we took a unit 12 vocab test. We also took a PSSA practice test.

March 26, 2008

Today we reviewed for our Unit 12 Vocab and Spelling test for tomorrow. We also played a PSSA Jeopardy game. Team 2 earned 5 bonus points for the test on Friday!

As you know on 3/25/08 our class was assigned to use 10 vocabulary words in a story about our Easter Vacation. We have posted an example for you to read! We hope you enjoy it!

The 10 vocabulary words that were incorporated into the story were:

-Abdicate -Bestowed -Voracious -Mendicant -Negate(d) -Ruse(d) -Ungainly -Tractable -Capacious -Defaced +++ - Nauseated

So here is the example for you to read!

This year I have decided to __abdicate__ the tradition of an Easter basket. My younger siblings got baskets, but no tme. I jut ot a big chocolate bunny and money. The money was __bestowed__ by my parents. My brother had a __voracious__ apetite for candy. The dog was acting like a __mendicant__, eyeing up my candy. The dinner was delicious. Since the party was __negated__ I just stayed home to chill with my family. I __rused__ them by saying I wouldn't be home on Easter but my mom knew I was because every holiday we have to be home with the family. After all the food everyone looks so __ungainly__ and bloated. It was quite funny! Since I am such a __tractable__ person many people hung out with me at the dinner. There was alot of people there, it was a good thing my house is very __capacious__. My mom made the best ham and apple pie. It was a shame that we __defaced__ both food items like animals or scavengers. That was too bad because after all the fun was over everyone felt __nauseate__d from all the exitement and long break and we all got colds and were sick the rest of Easter vacation, what a bummer!

By: K.D

3/27/08 today we worked on pssa pratice test and after that did completing the sentences oi our vocab books then read some AR

//Official Notice: This site is not affliated or associated with our school district or the district's website.//